Mercedes S Class intake manifold price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $201
- High
- $525
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class intake manifold?
Asking prices from 171 salvage yards in 33 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Mercedes S Class intake manifold
What the intake manifold does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used intake manifold price guide →
Also known asInlet Manifold
Price summary
A used Mercedes S Class intake manifold costs $35 to $525, with a median asking price of $181. Based on 2,637 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2023 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$161
Grade B (good)$287
Grade C (fair)$103
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$41–$5251,883 listings
Grade BStandard used$149–$425291 listings
Grade CVisible wear$56–$19973 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$400390 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $41–$525 | 1,883 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $149–$425 | 291 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $56–$199 | 73 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$400 | 390 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$161
Grade B$287
Grade C$103
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$525 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class intake manifold is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class intake manifold listings at 171 salvage yards across 33 states. California supplies the most, with 428 listings (12% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $286, 281% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 428 | 13 | $75-59% |
| Florida | 346 | 16 | $131-28% |
| Texas | 328 | 8 | $161-11% |
| North Carolina | 209 | 6 | $286+58% |
| Illinois | 204 | 10 | $75-59% |
| Michigan | 171 | 11 | $172-5% |
| New York | 152 | 10 | $125-31% |
| Tennessee | 151 | 5 | $225+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $181 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class intake manifold replacement cost?
- Used part
- $181
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $370–$930
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for intake manifold replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full intake manifold replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mercedes S Class and similar models
1 listings$99$99 – $99Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes S Class
1 listings$99$99 – $99Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class intake manifold cost by year?
20226 listings$99$99 – $99202162 listingsFits 5 years$256$50 – $3962020440 listingsFits 10 years$175$35 – $5252019525 listingsFits 12 years$189$35 – $5252018507 listingsFits 10 years$204$35 – $5252017795 listingsFits 11 years$185$35 – $5252016774 listingsFits 10 years$175$35 – $5252015738 listingsFits 10 years$161$35 – $525
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class intake manifold cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class intake manifold are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 56% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $161.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2021 tops the table at $256. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 23% below the Ram 3500 ($235), 44% above the Mercedes E Class ($126), and 81% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used intake manifold: what to check
- Inspect composite runners for heat cracks: Examine plastic manifolds for oil-softened walls, heat cracks, or snapped vacuum port nipples along the plenum.
- Verify variable runner flap operation: Move variable intake runner flap linkages and vacuum actuators by hand to ensure internal butterfly valves rotate freely.
- Check rubber gasket groove channels: Examine sealing channels around cylinder head intake ports to ensure plastic retaining walls are not chipped.
- Confirm sensor port and throttle flange fit: Match vacuum line nipples, manifold absolute pressure sensor mounts, and throttle body bolt dimensions.
- Install new molded rubber port gaskets: Replace all port seals and throttle body gaskets with fresh silicone seals to prevent lean engine vacuum leaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±269%
Transmission Control Module
$135median
$25$750
02wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
03wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
04wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
05wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
06wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
07wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
08wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
09wide ±222%
Control Arm
$180median
$50$849
10wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
11wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
12wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class intake manifold prices
Intake Manifoldcompare
MercedesSClassvsRam3500
Class$181
3500$235
$54 diff4,734 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$181
Class$126
$55 diff4,588 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesGLEClass
Class$181
Class$100
$81 diff4,387 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$181
1500$135
$46 diff4,325 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$181
Explorer$81
$100 diff4,200 listings
Intake ManifoldcompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruWRX
Class$181
WRX$125
$56 diff4,175 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$125median
$30$278
Acurawide ±75%
Acura Integra
$56median
$36$120
Acurawide ±237%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$500
Acurawide ±140%
Acura RDX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±120%
Acura TLX
$110median
$38$303
Audiwide ±138%
Audi A4
$90median
$50$299
Mercedeswide ±235%
Mercedes C Class
$113median
$20$550
Mercedeswide ±159%
Mercedes E Class
$126median
$25$425
Mercedeswide ±124%
Mercedes GLA Class
$86median
$45$258
Mercedeswide ±226%
Mercedes GLC Class
$116median
$25$550
Mercedeswide ±263%
Mercedes GLE Class
$100median
$25$550
Mercedeswide ±157%
Mercedes Sprinter
$175median
$50$600
Common questions
Mercedes S Class intake manifold FAQ
How much is a used intake manifold for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $181 across 2,637 priced listings from 171 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $161. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class intake manifold?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class intake manifold replacement typically runs $370–$930 all-in: the median used intake manifold for this model lists at $181, and independent-shop labor for intake manifold replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include new gaskets, coolant refill on V-engines, and throttle body cleaning if needed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes S Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes S Class intake manifold years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class intake manifold fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.